GoByBike Spring 2022
Join us by bike for some amazing events
Since 1997, Nanaimo has celebrated traveling by bicycle during Bike To Work Week. In 2018, the province changed the event name to GoByBike in order to celebrate all cycling trips.
Interested in joining the fun? Check out the Nanaimo GoByBike website to register, join a team, and for more details on the next GoByBike event!
Meet up at Maffeo Sutton Park
Active for Life Expo @ Maffeo Sutton Park
GoByBike is attending the Active for Life Expo, which is an event organized by the PacificSport VI Active for Life Expo where they are bringing together many of Nanaimo’s local sports organizations, activity clubs, health service providers, and more. Take part in this event to connect with community members, organizations, and partners, and have a fun time!
Date: May 28, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM 11:00 AM: Zuma Class by Jumpstart Outdoor Fitness 1:00 PM: Jumpstart Your Body Class by Jumpstart Outdoor Fitness More details about this community event can be found on this Facebook page !
Bike Parade Map
GoByBike Kickoff Event @ Maffeo Sutton Park
Date: May 29, 2022 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join the Spring GoByBike Kickoff event at Maffeo Sutton Park on Sunday, May 29 at 11:00 AM to connect with fellow cyclists and receive snacks & goodies!
We are also doing a Bike Parade in downtown Nanaimo! Detailed route above.
Celebration Stations
Celebration Stations
Come visit a celebration station every weekday around the city and meet fellow cyclists and enter in a prize draw.
Downtown Heritage Bike Tour
Date: May 31, 2022 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for a Downtown Heritage Bike Tour to explore Nanaimo downtown on a bike!
Meet up at the Old Railway Station (321 Selby St).
Clean Up Ride along E&N trail
Date: Jun 4, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join GoByBike Nanaimo for a clean up ride along E&N trail. Supplies (bags, gloves) are provided along with swag/refreshments.
Meet at Staples at Brooks Landing at 10:00 AM
Nananimo (Handle) Bar Route
Nanaimo (Handle) Bar Ride
Date: Jun 4, 2022 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a Nanaimo Bar Ride where we will start at Country Club Mall (meet up at Burnt Honey to fuel up first), go for a ride before stopping for a Nanaimo Bar at Smokin’ George’s and coffee at Buzz Coffee House , and end at Loudon Park by Long Lake.
Meet at Burnt Honey @ Country Club Mall at 3:00 PM.
Wrap up event
Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022 Time: 11:00 AM Join our GoByBike Wrap Up event at Kinsmen Park (by Departure Bay Beach) on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM for some fun activities and the final award ceremony where we will give away the grand prizes!
Bike Map
Want to know how to bike to these great events. Check out our cycling map.
BTWW Web Map
